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PHOTO BY ELIZABETH FRASER Visitors attend the National Veterans Day Observation in the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Nov. 11, 2019. Vice President Mike Pence with Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and spoke to the crowd in the Memorial Amphitheatre as part of the observance. Arlington National Cemetery’s Memorial Amphitheater reaches milestone anniversary By Alice Swan nies. It was only years later with the Pentagram Reporter establishment of Armistice Day, now Veterans Day, that it became the cen- It has been the site of countless ter point for Veterans Day and Memo- ceremonies honoring the nation’s rial Day activities. Memorial Day was veterans and fallen heroes. The words established in 1968 to be held on the of every U.S. president since Warren last Monday in May. G. Harding have echoed off its stately Is there special significance to columns. It’s been a place of praise on its architectural design? Easter Sunday mornings and hosted Stevens: The Memorial Amphithe- funerals for some of the country’s ater was designed by Thomas Hast- most notable figures. Originally ings, of the renowned architectural created as a way to honor those who firm Carrère & Hastings. They are fought and died in America’s early the same firm that design the New wars, Arlington National Cemetery’s York Public Library. Hastings’ design Memorial Amphitheater has been a is a masterwork of the Beaux-Arts part of events paying tribute to those approach to architecture; the classi- who have fallen in service to the cal-revival style for public and private nation in the years since its dedication buildings at the turn of the last cen- May 15, 1920. tury. In Hastings words, he intended In recognition of the landmark’s the building to be “very classic in 100th anniversary, ANC historian character and at the same time in the Timothy Frank and Rebecca Stevens, spirit of the early colonial architecture ANC’s cultural resources manag- of this country, making it appropriate er, shared some background on the for this place and purpose.” PHOTO BY ELIZABETH FRASER amphitheater’s origins, stories on the The Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, March 17. What were the first events held famous events held there and hidden at the amphitheater? secrets of the structure. Republic, a veterans group comprised credit Ivory Kimball with the push for Frank: The first event was the When did the idea develop for of former Union Army Soldiers, the grander amphitheater. dedication program May 15, 1920. creating the amphitheater? established Decoration Day. The first Stevens: The Arlington Memori- Speakers included then Secretary of Frank: The amphitheater idea Decoration Day was held at ANC in al Amphitheater Commission was War Newton D. Baker, Gen. John J. really starts with the Civil War. The 1868, and over the following years, formed in 1908 to oversee construc- Pershing, William Jones, commander cemetery was established in 1864. thousands of people would show up tion; however, federal legislation of United Spanish War veterans, and Back in those years, it was not really each May 30 to place flowers on the authorizing construction was not Grand Army of the Republic Com- considered an honor to be buried in graves of Civil War fallen. passed until 1913. Arlington National mander Dan M. Hall. An address by a national cemetery. Usually, if you In 1873, they realized they needed Cemetery finally broke ground for the president is listed on the pro- were buried in a national cemetery it a venue to start off the day and so the building March 1, 1915. Once gram, which I found at the Library indicated that your family couldn’t built the smaller James R. Tanner started, it took five years to build the of Congress. But we think President afford to have your remains returned Amphitheater near the Tomb of the Memorial Amphitheater. Poor weath- Woodrow Wilson wasn’t able to at- home. It was pretty expensive to em- Civil War Unknowns. Every year the er, supply issues and war interceded tend due to his stroke. Following the balm, and transport remains in those crowds grew. In 1903 Judge Ivory to delay construction, postponing dedication, the first Decoration Day days. Kimball, another leader of the GAR, completion to 1920. ceremony was held there later that All that changed in 1868 when persuaded the secretary of war that an Frank: It was dedicated in 1920 month May 30. Civil War veteran Gen. John Logan, even bigger venue was needed to host and was seen as being the centerpiece a founder of the Grand Army of the the Decoration Day ceremonies. We of future Decoration Day ceremo- AMPHITHEATER, page 4

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By Retired Chaplain When I see a restored old car, that ugly spot became the (Brig. Gen.) Ray Bailey I admire the work and reflect outline of a beautiful waterfall, Former Deputy on that time era. I especially bordered by trees and wildlife. Chief of Chaplains like restored antique rifles and He turned that disfigured wall  pistols. If it’s during the wild into one of his most successful Zoom with I’ve been hearing a lot about west days, I am transported depictions of Highland life. restoring the economy, restor- back in time to those days I What about restoring our ing the medical institutions love to read about. Making souls? Maybe our hopes and joint base RSO and restoring our way of life. something new is exciting but dreams need restoring. Then, By JBM-HH RSO So far, there has been no dates to restore a car, furniture, there is our faith. How does or plans revealed but I’m guns or some other item into one restore their spiritual The Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Gospel sure it’s under consideration. its original state, is neat and is faith? What about our hearts Service is offering the following religious support Restoring back to the original a special link to the past. That and our love? There is a list of opportunities: or even better is a good vision takes a special talent and eye special, if not critical, parts of Wednesday night Bible study at 6:30 p.m. via and strategy. That is what we and love on history. our lives we need to consider Zoom Video Conferencing. The gospel service at all hope and possibly depend A man tells a story of an to be restored to the depth, noon will continue to meet Sundays through Zoom. upon. old Scottish mansion close height and quality they are If individuals need a place to worship or con- I’ve even heard about differ- to where a neighbor had his needed to have a life of joy and nect,contact RSO at JBM.HHGospel@gmail and someone will reach out so individuals can Zoom in ent people who have started, little summer home. The walls peace. They need some spe- with RSO. continued or picked back up of one room were filled with cial care and restoration back, The JBM-HH Gospel Service message is “We are a hobby of building or creat- sketches made by distinguished if not better, to their original Shut Down; but Not Disconnected.” We are still ing something, like furniture artists. A pitcher of soda water state. able to exercise 1Thessalonians5:16-18, “Rejoice or cars. One friend told me was accidentally spilled on a Our disfigured life needs always, pray without ceasing,give thanks in all he is once again in his garage freshly decorated wall and left restoring. It is marred by ugly circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ restoring antique furniture an unsightly stain. At the time, stains of anger, disappoint- Jesus for you.” and even building new pieces a noted artist, Lord Landseer, ments and memories that The Family Life Chaplain, Chaplain (Maj.) Bry- for the outdoors. He hasn’t was a guest in the house. One plague us when we stop and ant Casteel, is offering online counseling by video done it for years but now he day when the family went out reflect. We need the master’s or phone to anyone who is in need. has the time and taking the to the moors, he stayed be- hand to restore the ugly into If an individual would like to set up an appoint- ment, please email Casteel at bryant.j.casteel.mil@ time to get back into build- hind. With a few masterful the beautiful that is full of mail.mil. ing, rebuilding and restoring. strokes of a piece of charcoal, wonder.

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By Thomas Brading tutional knowledge of Arlington Na- Army News Service tional Cemetery for future generations,” said Steve Carney, the ANC command An interdisciplinary team recently historian. “(Retrieving the box) took unsealed a memorabilia box more than several weeks to do, to ensure every- 100 years old at Arlington National thing could be done safely. Cemetery, in honor of the Memorial “This included removing it from the Amphitheater’s centennial. cornerstone where it was originally And now, a peek inside the old copper placed, cleaning the box, evaluating it box, along with its historic relics, are and opening it.” available virtually, as ANC hosts its In all, the process required several first-ever online exhibit starting this months to plan for, not including the week. time to remove and sort through. In “As Arlington National Cemetery other words, Carney said, “it’s a slow remains closed to visitors, the online process,” but time is relative when con- exhibit will allow the public to explore sidering the years, it waited in darkness. these hallowed grounds,” said Karen Inside the copper box were blueprints Durham-Aguilera, Office of Army of the amphitheater, a U.S. coin and National Cemeteries and ANC exec- postage stamp circulating in 1915, an utive director. “Virtual visitation is the autographed photo of President Wood- centerpiece of the 100th-anniversary row Wilson, a map of Pierre Charles PHOTO BY ELIZABETH FRASER commemoration, showcasing the resil- Tim Frank, historian, History Office; views coins of the United States of America removed L’Enfant’s design for Washington, D.C., ience of the historical structure and our from the Memorial Amphitheater memorabilia box in the Memorial Amphitheater Lower a U.S. flag and copies of the Declara- nation.” Chapel at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, April 9. The box had just been tion of Independence, Constitution and An accompanying illustrated book, opened after being placed over a century ago in the cornerstone of the Memorial Amphi- a Bible. “Arlington National Cemetery: Me- theater. It’s 1920, and just outside of the morial Amphitheater and Tomb of the in society, from international tourists to cornerstone 105 years ago when con- nation’s capital at ANC, the Memo- Unknowns,” by Benjamin D. Brands, those within the national capital region struction on the amphitheater began. rial Amphitheater finished hosting its an American historian, will be available who are currently unable to explore Ar- It was carefully removed April 9, and first Memorial Day ceremony — then free-of-charge, as a downloadable file. lington National Cemetery in person,” sorted through by a team of conser- known as Decoration Day. “The exhibit will appeal to anyone said Ray Alexander, ANC superinten- vators, facilities maintenance staff and By that time, the copper box, interested in American history, archi- dent. historians at the cemetery. tecture or the military’s changing role The box was tucked inside a marble “Our mission is to maintain the insti- see BOX, page 4 DOD prepares to implement tobacco age restrictions By Denise Lew chased for those under 21 to use. enough tobacco cessation products be placed at all the locations and at the Pentagram Reporter According to the Centers for Disease before implementation begins. Dono- registers,” said Mack. Control and Prevention, “Smoking is van has directed treatment facilities to The long-range benefits of the new Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, a the leading cause of preventable death have ample tobacco cessation products, policy do not come without obstacles, new policy that is intended to improve in the U.S.” as part of Tricare benefits. In addition, however. the health of Americans will take effect “Research has shown that raising service members trying to cease tobac- “I think it will be an adjustment for later this summer. Beginning Aug1, the legal age of sale to 21 would likely co usage due to this policy change may some young Soldiers, but the Rader anyone under age 21 will no longer reduce youth tobacco initiation and seek appropriate counseling and treat- Clinic has a Tobacco Cessation Pro- be able to purchase tobacco products use,” said Corey Fitzgerald, a public ment, according to the memorandum. gram that they can enroll in to help including electronic nicotine delivery health social worker at the Army Public Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall them learn how to live tobacco-free systems at Department of Defense Health Center. began distributing information on the and reduce associated health risks” installations, facilities and naval vessels The APHC’s goal, Fitzgerald said, new legislation last week. Albert Mack, said Mack. “They can call the main at U.S. ports. “is to eliminate tobacco use from the the Army Substance Abuse Program clinic line to get connected to the POC Known as Tobacco 21 or T21, the Army by 2025.” manager on Joint Base Myer-Hender- for the program.” new law amends the Federal Food, Under Secretary of Defense Matthew son Hall, emailed copies of the mem- The hope is to rally as much support Drug and Cosmetic Act, and increases P. Donovan recently issued a memo- orandum to all command sergeants as possible of the new law. the federal minimum age from 18 to randum directing implementation of major for dissemination. The Andrew “For this policy to be effective at 21 for tobacco sales. Patrons will have the new policy starting Aug. 1 across Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic, the increasing the readiness and health of to show their ID to prove their age. On the Department of Defense, includ- Smoking Cessation Program and man- our Army, leaders at all levels need to naval vessels at foreign ports and sea, ing “commissary, Exchange, Family agers at the Main Exchange, Com- communicate support of Tobacco 21 the federal minimum age remains at and Morale, Welfare and Recreation missary, shoppette and the MCX also laws,” explained Fitzgerald. “Tobacco 18, taking into account international outlets.” received copies of the policy. Plans to 21 with no military exemption was law and treaties. However, there is no Signs informing patrons of the policy install signage at the stores are now in passed because the health of our young law prohibiting the usage of tobacco change are to be posted at outlets progress. Soldiers is just as important as their products, such as when they are pur- by July 1, and retailers should have “From what I understand signs will civilian peers.” TOG inducts seven into Order of Saint Maurice By The 3d Infantry Regiment Serving under Marcus Aurelius Vale- (The Old Guard) rius Maximianus Herculius Augustus, better known to history as Maximian, Seven Old Guard Soldiers have been Saint Maurice was ordered to have his inducted into a very select group, having legionnaires offer pagan sacrifices before the honor of wearing the Order of Saint battle near the Rhone at Martigny. The Maurice collar pin. Theban Legion refused to participate, Soldiers are nominated by existing and also refused to kill innocent civilians awardees and are selected by the Order in the conduct of their duty and with- of Saint Maurice board at the National drew to the town of Agaunum. Enraged, Infantry Association using a vigorous Maximian ordered every 10th man vetting process ensuring the future killed, yet they still refused. A second integrity of the honor. order was given for the legionnaires The award was named in honor of to participate and again they refused. Saint Maurice, who was the Primicerius Maurice declared his earnest desire to of the Theban Legion in the Roman obey every order lawful in the eyes of Army during the 3rd century. God. In 287 AD the Theban Legion “We have seen our comrades killed,” marched in service of the Roman came the reply. “Rather than sorrow, we Empire fighting against the revolt in rejoice at the honor done to them.” the Berguadae Gauls. Saint Maurice’s At this Maximian ordered the butch- men were composed entirely of Chris- ery of the Thebans and the martyrdom tians recruited from upper Egypt, near of Saint Maurice. the Valley of the Kings. The Legion The United States Army created the marched to the Mediterranean Sea, was Order of Saint Maurice in 1995 to hon- transported across, and traveled across or those who display the virtues of Saint Italy to an area in Switzerland. Maurice and who support the infantry.

Sgt. 1st Class Jonathan Merced, the regimental S-3 assistant, is shown with his Order of PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE OLD GUARD Saint Maurice medal. Capt. Jordan Hancock, the regimental S-2, receives his Order of Saint Maurice Medal. 4 Thursday, May 14, 2020 PENTAGRAM

PHOTO COURTESY OF NATIONAL ARCHIVES Photo from the National Archives of the funeral held at the Arlington National Cemetery Memorial Amphitheater. AMPHITHEATER in honor in the amphitheater stops at the Spanish-Ameri- in March 2011, following his can War, to me the Tomb of from page 1 death that February at the the Unknown Soldier bridg- age of 110. es the past and the present, What are some of the In 2018 there was a tribute so this is a living memorial most memorable events to Robert F. Kennedy on to the fallen. held at the amphithe- the 50th anniversary of his Are there hidden secrets ater through the past 100 assassination at the amphi- to the Amphitheater? years? theater. Frank: People might not Frank: One of the most How was the Tomb of the know that they built crypts notable was the funeral of Unknown Soldier added under the colonnades where Charles Young in 1923. He to the amphitheater? distinguished Soldiers, was the first African-Amer- Frank: The amphitheater Sailors and Marines could ican colonel in the U.S. was being built before World be buried. That kind of went Army. His funeral has been War l, through the push from by the wayside when Gen. one of few to be held at the Civil War and later Span- Pershing went out into the Memorial Amphitheater. ish-American War veterans. cemetery and selected where Though ANC was segregat- So, this is a memorial to he wanted to be buried. He ed at that time, Col. Young the sacrifice of generations surveyed the cemetery and was buried with white offi- of Americans from the War he wanted to be buried over- cers in Section 3. for Independence to the looking the men he led in Gen. Pershing’s funeral Spanish-American War. In World War I, so he is buried July 19, 1948, drew thou- 1920, the British and the on a hilltop above the World sands of mourners. Before French interred their un- War I section. There is a lot the service, they took the known soldiers from World of correspondence in the caisson holding his casket War I in memorials. The National Archives between onto the plaza of the Tomb American people read about the Quartermaster of the of the Unknown Soldier and these grand ceremonies in Army and the cemetery su- paused there. (Pershing is London and Paris and they perintendent which discuss buried at Arlington Nation- started writing to the War “if we disinter Gen. Pershing al Cemetery in Section 34, Department and to Congress and place him in the crypts, Grave S-19). requesting that we do the we’re going against his wish- Services for the five Ameri- same, following the British es.” We surmised from those can flyers shot down over Yu- and French example. Con- letters they decided not bury goslavia in August 1946 by gress passed legislation to se- anyone in the crypts in the PHOTO COURTESY OF LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Marshal Tito’s forces were lect, honor and inter the un- future. Amphitheater in May 1920. held in the chapel built unknown at Arlington National Another part of cemetery der the amphitheater. They Cemetery. In November lore is that the Tomb guards now and they don’t use them response is always the same. brought five caskets into the 1921, an unknown Soldier live in those crypts. I talked for preparing their uniforms. Throughout my career I’ve chapel and then buried the was buried in a memorial on with a former Tomb guard They have a special area interviewed more than 300 fliers in a common grave in the plaza at the east side of who was there in the early more recently built into the veterans; many of them are Section 2 of Arlington Na- the amphitheater. In 1932, 1970s and he said that back Amphitheater. now buried in ANC. The tional Cemetery. they completed the larger then the guards lived in the People often ask me if I’m way I look at it is that I’m Cpl. Frank Buckles, the last tomb that is there today. catacombs. But the guards afraid to work in a ceme- surrounded by friends and living World War l veteran lay While the amphitheater don’t live in the catacombs tery because of ghosts. My I’m still telling their stories. BOX hill watching over Washington, D.C. from page 3 The amphitheater has a memorial display room, a chapel beneath the stage, and it’s the location of the retrieved by ANC’s team, had been Tomb of the Unknowns, where a in place for five years. guard has been on duty, around the “The Memorial Amphitheater is clock, since 1937. important to (ANC) history, be- Before all that, in 1915, as the cause of its connections to Memo- construction of the Memorial Am- rial Day,” Carney said. “Arlington phitheater kicked off, then-President became seen as the nation’s premier Woodrow Wilson placed the build- national military cemetery, and our ing’s cornerstone — or ceremonial nation’s most sacred treasure.” building block — to commemorate Originally, Decoration Day was a the construction. time for mourners to honor fall- By Armistice Day Nov. 11, 1918, en service members. The name nearly all of the building’s exterior came from the living who decorat- was complete, and interior construc- ed graves with flowers, flags and tion wrapped up in June 1919. wreaths. In 1868, roughly three Then finally, May 15, 1920, the years after the Civil War, the obser- roofless, white marble structure

vance was officially held at ANC’s was dedicated, and went on to host PHOTO BY ELIZABETH FRASER original amphitheater, the Tanner its first Memorial Day. Since then, Tim Frank, historian, History Ofﬁce; reaches into the newly opened Memorial Amphithe- Amphitheater. every American president has visited ater memorabilia box in the Memorial Amphitheater Lower Chapel at Arlington National But as years passed, Carney ex- the location during their tenure. Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, April 9. The box was placed in the cornerstone of the Memo- plained, “The sheer number of those The memorabilia box is essentially rial Amphitheater in 1915 when the amphitheater was ﬁrst constructed over a century ago. who came to commemorate that day a time capsule, Carney explained, physical one to display the items at come. is why the Memorial Amphitheater however, the term “time capsule” ANC, Carney said. However, the exact date and what was approved (to be built) in 1913.” wasn’t coined until the 1936 World’s “We have to ensure it’s put on dis- the items will be are both still up in In the early 1900s, President Fair, more than two decades later. play safely, and there is no chance the air. William Howard Taft — one of two As years have come and gone, the it will be degraded or damaged,” he “We want to ensure that the select- American presidents buried at ANC copper memorabilia box remained added. ed (items) are reflective of what the — signed legislation to construct the untouched, behind the cornerstone Later this year, ANC also plans nation, and what Arlington, are go- new Memorial Amphitheater, which placed by the 28th president of the to install a new time capsule to be ing through right now,” Carney said. was large enough to accommodate United States. Moving forward, opened in 100 years, continuing “We want the items (to be opened the ever-growing crowd sizes. The in addition to the online exhibit, the tradition of commemoration in 2120) to reflect a snapshot in our construction site was set on top of a the team is also putting together a and preservation for generations to moment in time.” PENTAGRAM Thursday, May 14, 2020 5 Using lessons learned, Army engineers build enhanced care site in DC By Sean Kimmons Army News Service

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers unveiled its latest alternate care site in the nation’s capital Monday, which its commander called one of the best built since their COVID-19 response began nearly two months ago. Constructed inside the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, the makeshift hospital has more than 430 patient beds to assist local hospitals in the district, which has seen about 6,400 positive cases and over 320 deaths to the virus. “I can’t think of a more noble calling than to be able to build up a facility like this … to help keep people alive,” Lt. Gen. Todd Semonite, the commander of the USACE, said at a press briefing. To date, Army engineers, along with local and federal partners, have constructed 37 alternate care sites across the country that provide more than 15,000 patient beds. The Corps has also given about 40 other designs to states, so they can build their own facilities that can hold another 13,000 beds, he added. Almost 1,100 Corps members are currently deployed in support of the ongoing mission, with another 15,000 members supporting it, according to Corps officials. GRAPHIC BY U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS Besides construction, Army en- ably the best one we’ve ever built,” not spread to other parts of the con- ter, he added. gineers have also completed 1,145 Semonite said, “because it’s the one vention center. “We can see the innovations of the assessments on facilities to decide that is the most current and we rolled There is also a pharmacy, a large U.S. Army Corps of Engineers here how and whether to build a care site all of those other capabilities in.” backup generator so the center never and how they’re brought to bear in to treat COVID and non-COVID At the new site, each bed is inside loses power, an oxygen production response to this pandemic,” Mayor patients at a certain location. Those a 10-feet by 10-feet pod that has plant, as well as several nurse stations. Muriel Bowser said at the briefing. assessments have included college electricity, a place for a laptop with Construction included 37 miles “We consider this site our insurance dorms, hotels, sports arenas and con- information technology connections, a of electricity wiring, 17 miles of IT policy. We hope that we will never vention centers, officials said. code blue button that goes directly to cables and a half mile of oxygen pipes have to use it, but it is here and staffed As the virus swept through New a nearby nurse’s station, a temporary running through the convention cen- for when or if we do.” York City in March, Army engineers toilet, as well as an oxygen supply in built a large care site inside the Javits about half of the pods. Convention Center in Manhattan. If a patient needs emergency care, The site treated about 1,100 patients there are also six rapid treatment pods before that mission phased out earlier that are 20 feet by 20 feet. this month. “So, if there is a problem with a Pulling from lessons learned at that patient, they bring them in here where site and others, the latest facility in the nurses and the doctors have a little Washington, D.C., includes an array bit more room to be able to work,” he of capabilities. said. “I’ve been through an awful lot of The site has areas with negative these facilities, but this one is prob- pressure to ensure that the virus does

PHOTO BY DAVID GRAY The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and partners inspect the Walter E. Washington Con- vention Center in Washington, D.C., to be used as an alternate care site in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, March 25, 2020. Army engineers unveiled the makeshift hospital Monday, which has more than 430 patient beds to assist local hospitals in the district.

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By Department of education resource just for mili- current situations; Defense Office of tary spouses. • MilLife Milestones — A Financial Readiness MilSpouse Money Mission resource to empower spouses is the DOD’s primary resource to make smart money moves Military spouses often are designed for and to provide during life’s big moments; the Family’s chief financial military spouses with trusted • Videos — Featuring financial officer. From managing perma- information they can use to be tips and tools by fellow military nent-change-of-station moves more empowered and actively spouses; to unexpected emergencies and be involved in making financial • Blog — Real conversations changes in pay, there is little decisions for their Families’ covering the latest money-related doubt about the importance financial well-being and achieve- topics and issues; of understanding the unique ment of financial goals, officials • Resources — Military circumstances of managing per- said. support links, financial calcula- sonal finances in the military life. MilSpouse Money Mission tors, quizzes and more to elevate COURTESY PHOTO In recognition of military offers military spouses accessi- financial literacy; and The MilSpouse Money Mission website launched Friday to support fi- spouses and the important role ble, free financial education and • Social Media — A commu- nancial literacy for military spouses. they have in keeping the force fi- resources, including: nity of support and motivation nancially ready, The Department • Money Ready — A guide to to help spouses lead their best military spouses and to help For more information about of Defense Office of Financial support the education of spouses financial lives. them know where to turn for MilSpouse Money Mission’s Readiness introduces MilSpouse in tackling a variety of financial MilSpouse Money Mission trusted financial education, website, visit https://www.mil- Money Mission, a new financial topics most relevant to their aims to create a community for officials explained. spousemoneymission.org/.

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COURTESY PHOTO On May 20, 1969, after 10 days and 10 bloody assaults, Hill 937 in South Vietnam was ﬁnally captured by U.S. and South Vietnamese troops. The Americans who fought there cynically dubbed Hill 937 “Hamburger Hill” because the battle and its high casualty rate reminded them of a meat grinder. May 14 es. Operation Pointblank’s aim also intended to set up “ﬁnal to be submarine construction Pointblank began in Wash- In 1943, a U.S. and Great was grandiose and compre- combined operations on the yards and bases, aircraft fac- ington, the Germans shot Britain chiefs of staff meet- hensive: “The progressive continent.” In other words, it tories, ball bearing factories, down 74 British four-engine ing in Washington, D.C., destruction and dislocation was intended to set the stage rubber and tire factories, oil bombers as the Brits struck a was approved and it plotted of the German military and for one fatal blow that would production and storage plants munitions factory near Pilsen. out Operation Pointblank, a economic system, and the bring Germany to its knees. and military transport-vehicle Joseph Goebbels, wrote in his joint bombing offensive to be undermining of the morale of The immediate targets of factories and stores. Ironical- mounted from British airbas- the German people.” It was Operation Pointblank were ly, the very day planning for see HISTORY, page 9

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HISTORY England and France had gone bomber. The Memphis Belle May 19 and often included graphic to war in 1741, and French documentary would not be re- In 1776, during the Amer- but false accounts of atrocities from page 8 privateers used Louisbourg’s leased for another 11 months, ican Revolutionary War a committed by the Iroquois protected harbor as a base as more footage was compiled Continental Army garrison that made up the majority of diary, that the biggest setback from which to prey on Brit- to demonstrate the risks these surrendered in the Battle of the British forces. about the British raid on the ish and colonial fishing and pilots ran as they bombed The Cedars. The Battle of May 20 factory was that the drafting merchant fleets. When colo- “the enemy again and again The Cedars (French: Les In 1969, after 10 days and room was destroyed. nial authorities asked England and again-until he has had Cèdres) was a series of mil- 10 bloody assaults, Hill 937 May 15 for royal navy assistance to enough.” The film’s producer, itary confrontations early in in South Vietnam was finally In 1967, U.S. forces just stop the attacks no help was Lt. Col. William Wyler, was the American Revolutionary captured by U.S. and South south of the Demilitarized forthcoming. So, the colo- known for such nonmilitary War during the Continental Vietnamese troops. The Zone came under heavy fire nial governments decided to fare as “The Letter,” “Wuther- Army’s invasion of Quebec Americans who fought there as Marine positions between launch their own expedition ing Heights” and “Jezebel.” that began in September cynically dubbed Hill 937 Dong Ha and Con Thien were to take Louisbourg and stop May 18 1775. The skirmishes, which “Hamburger Hill” because pounded by North Vietnam- the raids. Militiamen from In 1863, Union Gen. Ulysses involved limited combat, the battle and its high casu- ese artillery. At the same time, Massachusetts (which also in- S. Grant surrounded Vicks- occurred in May 1776 at alty rate reminded them of a more than 100 Americans cluded the present-day state of burg, the last Confederate and around The Cedars, 45 meat grinder. Located 1 mile were killed or wounded during Maine), Connecticut, Rhode stronghold on the Mississip- kilometers (28 miles) west of east of the Laotian border, heavy fighting along the Island and New Hampshire pi River, in one of the most Montreal. Continental Army Hill 937 was ordered taken DMZ. On May 17 and 18, the were gathered for the cam- brilliant campaigns of the war. units were opposed by a small as part of Operation Apache Con Thien base was shelled paign. They were transported Beginning in the winter of number of British troops, Snow, a mission intended to heavily. Dong Ha, Gio Linh, on 19 colonial ships, protected 1862-63, Grant made several which lead a larger force of limit enemy infiltration from Cam Lo and Camp Carroll by 13-armed merchant ships. attempts to capture Vicksburg. Indians (primarily Iroquois), Laos that threatened Hue to were also bombarded. On After the capitulation, the mi- In March, he marched his and militia. Brig. Gen. Bene- the northeast and Danang to May 18, a force of 5,500 U.S. litia garrisoned the fort until army down the west bank of dict Arnold, commanding the the southeast. On May 10, and South Vietnamese troops war’s end. Rightfully proud of the Mississippi, while Union American military garrison at following air and artillery invaded the southeastern sec- their achievement the colo- Adm. David Porter’s flotilla Montreal, had placed a de- strikes, a U.S.-led infantry tion of the DMZ and smashed nies were dismayed to learn ran past the substantial bat- tachment of his troops at The force launched its first assault a communist build up in the that the fortress was returned teries that protected the city. Cedars in April 1776, after on the North Vietnamese area and to deny the use of the to France in the peace trea- They met south of the city, he received rumors of British stronghold but suffered a high zone as an infiltration route ty, which ended the war. In and Grant crossed the river and Indian military prepara- proportion of casualties and into South Vietnam. On May the next war, the French and and entered Mississippi. He tions to the west of Montreal. fell back. Ten more infantry 19, the U.S. State Depart- Indian War from 1755-1763, it then moved north to approach The garrison surrendered assaults came during the ment said the offensive in the had to be recaptured, this time Vicksburg from its more light- May 19 after a confronta- next 10 days, but Hill 937’s DMZ was “purely a defensive by regular British troops and ly defended eastern side. In tion with a combined force North Vietnamese defenders measure” against a “consider- ships. May, he had to split his army of British and Indian troops did not give up their fortified able buildup of North Viet- May 17 to deal with a threat from led by Capt. George Forster. position until May 20. Almost nam troops.” On May 21, the In 1943, the Memphis Belle, Joseph Johnston’s Rebels in American reinforcements 100 Americans were killed North Vietnamese government one of a group of American Jackson, the state capital that on their way to The Cedars and more than 400 wound- called the invasion of the zone bombers based in Britain, lay 40 miles east of Vicksburg. were also captured after a ed in taking the hill, which “a brazen provocation” that became the first B-17 to After they defeated Johnston’s brief skirmish May 20. All of amounted to a shocking 70% “abolished the buffer charac- complete 25 missions over forces, Grant moved toward the captives were eventually casualty rate. The same day ter of the DMZ as provided Europe. The Memphis Belle Vicksburg. On May 16, Grant released after negotiations that Hamburger Hill was by the Geneva agreements.” performed its 25th and last fought the Confederates under between Forster and Arnold, finally captured, Sen. Edward May 16 mission in a bombing raid John C. Pemberton at Cham- who brought a sizable force Kennedy of Massachusetts In 1745, a force which num- against Lorient, a German pion’s Hill and defeated them into the area. The terms of called the operation “sense- bered about 4,200 men, all of submarine base. But before it decisively. He then attacked the agreement required the less and irresponsible” and them drawn from New En- returned home to the United again at the Big Black River Americans to release an equal attacked the military tactics gland militia regiments, under States, film footage was shot of the next day, and Pember- number of British prisoners. of President Richard Nixon’s the command of Gen. William Belle’s crew receiving combat ton fled into Vicksburg while However, the deal was repu- administration. His speech Pepperrell of Maine, opened medals. This was but one part Grant followed close behind. diated by Congress, and no before the Senate was seen a brisk artillery bombardment of a longer documentary on The trap was now complete, British prisoners were freed. as part of a growing public against the French fortress of a day in the life of an Ameri- and Pemberton was stuck in Col. Timothy Bedel and Lt. outcry over the U.S. military Louisbourg. In a siege oper- can bomber, which included Vicksburg, although his forces Isaac Butterfield, leaders of policy in Vietnam. U.S. mil- ation that was 47 days before dramatic footage of a bomber would hold out until July 4. In the American force at The itary command had ordered the garrison surrendered, the being shot out of the sky with the three weeks since Grant Cedars, were court-martialed Hill 937 taken primarily as a colonial Soldiers maintained a most of its crew parachuting crossed the Mississippi in the and cashiered from the Con- diversionary tactic, and May disciplined investment of the out one by one. Another film campaign to capture Vicks- tinental Army for their roles 28 it was abandoned. This led walled city and harbor. Built sequence showed a bomber burg, Grant’s men marched in the affair. After he distin- to further outrage in America in the 1720s by the French to returning to base with its tail 180 miles and won five battles. guished himself as a volun- over what seemed a senseless protect the entrance to the St. fin missing. What looked like They took nearly 100 Con- teer, Bedel was given a new loss of American lives. North Lawrence River and French damage inflicted by the enemy, federate artillery pieces and commission in 1777. News Vietnamese forces eventually Canada, it was the largest fort was in fact, the result of a col- nearly 6,000 prisoners, all with of the affair included greatly returned and re-fortified their anywhere in North America. lision with another American relatively light losses. inflated reports of casualties, original position.

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JBM-HH virtual town hall Thursday Norris is a skilled trainer in bullying pre- mail.mil. JBM-HH hosts virtual town halls via Face- vention, puberty, and family engagement and Virtual master classes open to all ages book once a week, with the next taking place brings years of experience working with chil- The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Thursday. The town hall begins at 1 p.m. dren, adolescents, and families to her position Own” is offering free virtual master classes. and will feature JBM-HH leaders and subject as the family engagement specialist at PEATC. Classes are available to students of all ages and matter experts who will speak about what the To register, visit the Zoom registration site at levels. To apply for a virtual master class, visit installation is doing to mitigate the virus threat https://zoom.us/webinar/register/ https://forms.gle/iXgm7vovYQnNosRj7. There on base and among personnel. WN_2B-KitxFR0-596F7tIukIw. A survey and are limited spots available. Not all requests will Joining in this week’s town hall will be Maj. certificate will be sent via email after the work- be guaranteed a session, but the band will hon- Gen. James E. Taylor, director of the Inter shop. There is no charge to attend. Preregistra- or as many as personnel can support. American Defense College at Fort McNair. tion is required. This workshop is being offered Individuals may submit questions in advance for informational purposes only. Connect with Arlington on the JBM-HH Facebook page in the event The term “cyberbullying” raises new chal- National Cemetery discussion or via email to usarmy.jbmhh.asa. lenges for not only parents and school admin- While Arlington National Cemetery is closed [email protected]. On the day of the virtu- istrators but also law enforcement to protect to visitors, individuals can still experience its al town hall, the live feed can be viewed at the children from this widespread epidemic. Cyber- beauty and history from home. Facebook event page https://www.facebook. bullying is different from “schoolyard” bullying. Tour Arlington National Cemetery virtual- com/events/2382371725393244/. Individuals ly at https://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/Blog/ do not need a Facebook account to view the Equal Employment Opportunity training Post/10739/Experience-Arlington-Nation- town hall. Previous town halls can be viewed JBM-HH civilian employees are reminded al-Cemetery-from-Home. on the video section of the JBM-HH Facebook that EEO Anti-Harassment and No Fear train- Highlights of the tour including the following: page. ing is an annual requirement. Employees are • Take a virtual walk through the cemetery in allowed duty time to complete the training. springtime with the photo album “2020 Hor- Debts owed EEO-203A Army EEO, Anti-Harassment and ticulture Highlights.” Learn more about the Anyone with debts owed to or by the estate of No Fear training (for nonsupervisors only) variety of plants and the work that goes into Col. Michael Wayne Sharp, Reserve Integration https://www.atrrs.army.mil/selfdevctr/catalog/ maintaining them. Office, DIA, must contact Capt. Adam Dis- course.aspx. • Learn about the cemetery’s origins and early ney, the summary court-martial officer for the EEO-203B EEO, Anti-Harassment and No history, as well as the people who previously Soldier. Sharp recently passed away April 29. Fear Training (for supervisors only) https:// called Arlington home. 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Civilian development opportunities Have questions or comments for the JBM-HH “While extensive preventive measures have There are many opportunities for commu- Family Advocacy Program? Feel free to contact been implemented at the Fort Myer Exchange nity members to grow as Army professionals. the Army Community Service Family Advocacy to keep the military community safe, we under- Catch this special video for Army civilians from Program at (703) 696-3512. stand that some shoppers may not feel comfort- workforce development specialist Kathy Feehan able going to a public place at this time,” said at https://www.facebook.com/368408587073/ ‘Safety Checks’ with Henderson Hall Exchange General Manager JoAnne Cahalan. videos/2845654492215496/. 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Capitol Deli curbside delivery, carry out The 2020 Senior Enterprise Talent Manage- Capitol Deli has a new curbside delivery and ment and Enterprise Talent Management Pro- Free Red Cross course carry-out option. Customers can now place grams are accepting applications for training The Red Cross is offering a free online and pay for orders over the phone. On the opportunities in 2020. The application window course entitled “Mental Health First Aid for phone call, customers can indicate their desired closes May 30, but applicants are still advised COVID-19.” The course is available online curbside delivery or carry-out option. Custom- to consult their command for internal dead- from the Red Cross at https://www.redcross. ers can call (571) 483-1962 Monday to Friday lines. 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